Rhino Designer

Rhino Designer

The Rhino Designer develops detailed drawings and documentation throughout the full project lifecycle, from design and engineering through production and installation. This role shares ownership of projects from initial assignment to final install, ensuring smooth handoffs, accurate documentation, and successful implementation at every stage. The Rhino Designer collaborates closely with design leadership, project and process leads, and production teams to validate custom solutions, support digital-to-physical fabrication, and deliver high-quality, custom architectural products.

Responsibilities

• Develop drawings and documentation that support projects from early design through engineering and into production, ensuring consistency and accuracy at every stage.
• Share ownership of assigned projects from initial assignment through installation, maintaining accountability for successful implementation and clean handoffs between teams.
• Communicate schedule updates and project needs to the Design Manager to support accurate workload planning and scheduling, while also managing personal project timelines and priorities.
• Verify product layouts and intended use, collaborating with project and process leads to confirm accuracy and alignment with design intent and client requirements.
• Develop custom design solutions and products for bespoke and boutique projects in collaboration with the Design Manager, balancing design innovation with manufacturability.
• Validate proposed custom solutions through prototyping and physical mock-ups to confirm feasibility for mass manufacture and alignment with production capabilities.
• Participate in client meetings to review feedback, clarify requirements, and maintain alignment with product and project expectations.
• Prepare and package complete product specifications and documentation for Design, Engineering, and Production, ensuring all stakeholders have clear and comprehensive information.
• Contribute to internal product development initiatives and special projects in partnership with project and process leads.
• Follow best practices for digital file management and documentation, maintaining organized, accurate, and well-structured project files.
• Maintain a scheduled physical presence on the Production and Assembly floor to support translation of digital designs into physical products and to collaborate closely with fabrication teams.
• Support the creation of construction documents, including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, and related technical drawings as needed.
• Apply schematic design, drafting, and architectural design skills to develop interior architecture and architectural solutions that result in tangible, manufactured products.
• Collaborate with trades and construction stakeholders, including general contractors, to support constructability and coordination of installed products.
• Support a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative design culture by contributing ideas, sharing knowledge, and engaging in continuous improvement of design and fabrication processes.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture; a Master of Architecture (M.Arch) is a plus.
• 3–4 years of professional experience in architecture or a closely related field.
• Technical and design work experience in a commercial-based architecture firm.
• Experience producing 3D drawings in Rhino in a professional setting.
• Proficiency in construction documentation, including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, and related technical drawings.
• Professional exposure to Rhino as part of project delivery workflows.
• Traditional architecture experience across Schematic Design (SD) and Construction Documents (CD) phases.
• Experience with drafting and design work that results in a manufactured or built physical product.
• Prior experience with CNC, millwork, or production-focused roles that involve tangible, physical outputs.
• Exposure to trades and construction environments, including communicating with general contractors.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for drafting and documentation.
• Proficiency with Revit for architectural and interior architecture workflows.
• Experience with architectural design and interior…